Trump administration officials are suing Illinois and top state officials, hoping to force them to turn over suspected illegal immigrants rather than releasing them from jails and state prisons. The lawsuit filed Thursday is among the most recent efforts by Trump officials to push liberal-led states,

This lawsuit will put the spotlight on obstruction by state and local officials and their refusal to support the administration and compliance with the law,” a DOJ official told The

The Trump administration on Thursday sued the city of Chicago and state of Illinois for allegedly interfering with immigration enforcement.